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Huntington Beach, CA—92648

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,555,000
4.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$119,000
27.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
45
2.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.4%
Median Rent
$3,500
0.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,350
4.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,420
1.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$6,000
12.9% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Huntington Beach, CA

926479264692649
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Huntington Beach, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Huntington Beach, CA is $1,555,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.3%. This indicates that home prices in Huntington Beach, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,555,0004.3%
Single Family $1,812,0005.5%
Condos $909,0002.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $626,000
    1.5%
    2 Bed
    		$999,0003.0%
    3 Bed
    		$1,585,0004.6%
    4 Bed
    		$2,225,0005.0%
    5 Bed $2,902,7386.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.2%
    1 Bedroom
    18.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.4%

    Rental Trends — Huntington Beach, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $4,280, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Huntington Beach, CA is studios: $2,570, 1-bedrooms: $2,450, 2-bedrooms: $3,690, 3-bedrooms: $5,960, 4-bedrooms: $7,730. The most common rental property sizes in Huntington Beach, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 43.7% and 33.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,500$4,280
    Studio Rent $2,390$2,570
    1 Bed Rent $2,350$2,450
    2 Bed Rent $3,420$3,690
    3 Bed Rent $6,000$5,960
    4 Bed Rent $7,800$7,730
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.8%
    1 Bedroom
    33.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    43.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    16.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.5%

    Property Listings — Huntington Beach, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Huntington Beach, CA is 45. This is a decrease of -2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,700,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		132-1.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%-1.0%
    Days on Market
    		45-2.0%
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    Demographics — Huntington Beach, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntington Beach, CA has a population of 45,500, which has decreased by -2.9% over the past 5 years. Huntington Beach, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 51.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		45,500-2.9%
    % Under 18
    		17.5%0.0%
    % Seniors
    		17.7%7.3%
    % WFH
    		22.1%172.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		51.2%11.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntington Beach, CA is a predominantly white area, with 63.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Huntington Beach, CA is hispanic, making up 16.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.0% of the population in Huntington Beach, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 11.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		63.2%-4.5%
    % Black
    		0.6%-45.5%
    % Hispanic
    		16.3%-4.1%
    % Asian
    		11.2%-9.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		14.0%-11.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Huntington Beach, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 438 mortgage originations in Huntington Beach, CA, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 45.0%, with 5.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Huntington Beach, CA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		438
    % Conventional Loans
    		95.0%
    % Government Loans
    		5.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		4.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Huntington Beach, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Huntington Beach, CA under the Section 8 program is 4.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Huntington Beach, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		495
    Total Units Section 8
    		495
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$100$2,350$2,450
    2 Bedroom-$520$3,420$2,900
    3 Bedroom-$2,080$6,000$3,920
    4 Bedroom-$3,110$7,800$4,690

    Affordability — Huntington Beach, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio11.1
    Median Home Price$1,555,000
    Median Household Income$119,000

    Huntington Beach, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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